Description
Baked BBQ Chicken Drumsticks are a delicious, hassle-free way to enjoy tender, flavorful chicken right from your oven. Perfect for family dinners and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Chicken drumsticks (about 12)
- 2 tablespoons Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Onion powder
- 2 tablespoons Chili powder
- 2 tablespoons Smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 cups Sugar-free BBQ sauce (or low sugar)
Instructions
- Combine the chicken drumsticks, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground ginger, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Rub the seasoning mixture generously over the drumsticks to ensure they’re well-coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a roasting tin lined with aluminum foil.
- Transfer the seasoned chicken drumsticks to the lined roasting tin, arranging them on a wire rack with space in between.
- Bake in the middle of the oven for 40-50 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Brush each drumstick with BBQ sauce and return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Flip the drumsticks once more and repeat basting, then serve immediately.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, marinate overnight and check internal temperature to ensure it reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American